
What’s Cooking in the North End
Recipes provided by Compass Senior Community Kitchen
A North End Hero
Printed with permission On January 5, 2025 Zeke Fox rescued a man from a tent engulfed in flames. The man was taken to General Hospital in critical but stable condition. Zeke was admitted to MAC for smoke inhalation and suffered some scrapes and bruises. The man,...
About This Month
By Chrissy Chrzan and Sheri Selway Celebrating Black History Month in Hamilton - a time to honour the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. This celebration brings opportunities to learn,...
HOPA Ports Named One of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2025
Image: HOPA Ports learns to sail with Brigs Youth Sail Training, HOPA Ports” The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) has once again been recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers, marking an impressive four consecutive years on the list. This...
Concerns of North-Enders Dismissed as Perceived
A message from Advocates for A Better Hamilton: Chuck Farrauto, Ryan Furlong, Kelly Oucharek, Andrew Selman “The court holds the moral compass that is often the only protection for the most vulnerable. I observe that the most vulnerable includes not only the homeless...
The Flight of the Bumblebee
By Ken Hirter The Humble Bee based in east Hamilton proudly presented their 5th Annual Winter Solstice and Bee Ball on Saturday December 21st. It was an enjoyable evening seeing people dancing into the night and having fun. What a great way to kick start the Winter...
Recalling the Greater Hamilton Shopping Centre
By Brian Roulston I’m sure many Breezes readers have fond memories of shopping and hanging out at the corner of Ottawa and Barton Street.at what was once Canada’s largest shopping mall in the latter half of the 20th Century. Who could forget all the colourful and...
Discovery Centre Project Update
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling refreshed and ready for the year ahead. Hamilton Public Library and the City of Hamilton’s Indigenous Relations Division are exploring the redevelopment of the former Canadian Marine...
Ward 2 Update
Image : Councillor Kroetsch chairing the inaugural meeting of the new Public Health Sub-Committee with newly appointed citizen members Happy New Year! I hope everyone in the North End was able to enjoy some time relaxing with family over the holidays.I had a chance to...
Garden Musings
Cany Venning This spring will mark the 26th year I’ve worked in the landscape industry, creating hundreds and hundreds of garden plans. Although I can’t convey all my experience in a few hundred words, I’d like to share these simple, guidelines to get you started on...
The North End Seed Exchange Box Is Back—Let’s Get Growing!
By Chrissy Chrzan It’s that time of year again—gardening season is on its way- and so is the North End Seed Exchange Box! If you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting, this is the perfect way to kick things off. Last year we had over 40 exchanges...